Caravaca de La Cruz
31 ENE - 31 DIC
Caravaca de la Cruz is a focal point for spirituality and culture during 2024 Source: ITREM, regional tourist board of Murcia, ¿La belleza de lo Extraordinario¿ It¿s always a great time to visit the Region of Murcia but in 2024 that¿s doubly true, as this year we are celebrating the Holy Jubilee of the city of Caravaca de la Cruz. Every seven years the history city becomes a focal point of spirituality and culture with the holding of the Jubilee Year, a richly religious and cultural event which offers a unique experience to..
Caravaca de La Cruz
21 AGO
In the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined The history of the Holy City of Caravaca is characterized by two main elements: the presence of the Vera Cruz, believed by many to be a fragment of the cross on which Christ was crucified, and its importance as a frontier city between the 13th and the 15th centuries, when the Region of Murcia was ruled by the Christian kingdoms of Castilla and Aragón but the neighbouring area of Andalucía was still part of the Moorish kingdom..
Caravaca de La Cruz
19 JUN
St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times as an envoy of Santa Teresa de Jesús and at other times in his role as head of the Carmelite order in Andalucía. Among his work in the city of Caravaca was overseeing the spirituality of the convent of the barefoot Carmelites, founded by Santa Teresa de Jesús, and the founding of the monastery..
Caravaca de La Cruz
20 SEP - 31 DIC
Hiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north-west of the Region of Murcia as well as being an important contributor to the scarce water supplies of south-eastern Spain. It flows over a distance of 45 kilometres from its source in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz into the River Segura, which it joins in Calasparra, also flowing through Cehegín on the way...
Caravaca de La Cruz
14 OCT - 31 DIC
Explore the region¿s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia¿s network of ¿Greenways¿ offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region¿s varied landscapes. From dramatic coastal promenades to peaceful vineyards and pine forests, these routes showcase the best of Murcia¿s nature and history, making them perfect for locals and visitors of all ages. Seaside and Industrial Heritage: Hornillo de Águilas Pier Greenway If you love coastal..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUN - 31 DIC
Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the city under the name of Sabores del Camino, enabling visitors (and locals!) to enjoy the local cuisine whether they are exploring for the first time or retracing familiar ground. One of these routes is the ¿Camino de la Vera Cruz¿ (The Way of the True Cross), named after the holy relic housed..
Caravaca de La Cruz
21 AGO
In the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined The history of the Holy City of Caravaca is characterized by two main elements: the presence of the Vera Cruz, believed by many to be a fragment of the cross on which Christ was crucified, and its importance as a frontier city between the 13th and the 15th centuries, when the Region of Murcia was ruled by the Christian kingdoms of Castilla and Aragón but the neighbouring area of Andalucía was still part of the Moorish kingdom..
Caravaca de La Cruz
24 JUL
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Caravaca de La Cruz is considered to be one of the five holy cities in the world, and a key destination for pilgrims and travellers alike who are looking for an inspiring, different and above all enjoyable place to go.
